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Can you clarify what you mean? by LondonDomer

I have never heard of this hot water recirculating system before, but I am interested. We live in a two story colonial with a basement. The water heater is on the far wall opposite of our master bathroom.

The hot water at the kitchen sink takes a good minute to get hot and the hot water at our shower/tub in the master bath probably takes a good two minutes.

I'm not really concerned about wasting water (we have a well), but it is annoying to go to use the hot water and having to wait, especially at the kitchen sink.

Our water heater is electric, so am concerned if this would make our energy bill sky rocket -- though we would probably lower the usage of our well pump if we don't run the shower for an extra 3 minutes before every time we use it (and I know well pumps use a lot of juice).

Any thoughts?